My projector is connected with the PS3 via HDMI. No problems so far. Just the flashes which are firmware related (1.03)
The PS3 automatically detects a max resolution of 1080i, but I configured it to use 720p only (since it is the projectors native resolution)

I'm trying to get my new Sony Blue ray Disk Player 360 to work with my projector through the HDMI cable. It works fine with the component cables.

When I first turn on the player I see the splash screen and when it goes to the setup screen I just get a snowy picture. I know the project is getting the signal because I can see resolution in the setup menu. If I change the res it changes in the menu.

Panasonic support said to try and turn the Cinema Reality on to see if that would make a difference. When I went into the menu it is grayed out. Any ideal why? Any ideal on what else I could try to get these two units to shake hands?

Just thought I would throw out a update of what I found. It was a capability issue. I took the Sony player back to the store and had them hook it up to a display model to make sure the HDMI was working. I exchanged the Sony for a Panasonic, hooked it up and it worked great.

I updatet My PT-AE700E from R1.03 A1.03 P1.04
to R1.07 A1.103 P1.04. I've done this Update to fix the problem with overscan on the vga port.

I connected the beamer to my pc with 1280x720 @60 Hz (europe). On the left side there are cut some pixels i think about 30 pixel. I thought this problem is fixed with the new option hd overscan on or off. But there's no change on my beamer with this option?

Hmm. I should have been clearer. I mean the lens/light filter that screws onto the lens itself. Probably at the begining of this thread it is mentionned. As far as I understand it, it levels out the color spectrum (decreasing one of the primaries I think... as the Panasonic 700 has some inherent colour issues... I think).

I almost pulled the trigger on the 4000 after seeing, but then decided on getting a new bulb. WOW!!!!! IMO the 700 is still a great PJ now with blu-rays and a new bulb.

I believe that the gradual dimming makes one forget how good this PJ actually is - 720 p.

When I saw the 4000 I thought way better, but now I realize I was comparing apples to oranges, and not referring to the resolution, but rather to the lamp output.

I am able to use the lens-filter again, and the contrast is very acceptable. Having saved 1700.00 was well worth it. Those who say the 4000 is a huge upgrade need to make the comparison with a new bulb, and I think the conclusion would not be so huge.

I almost pulled the trigger on the 4000 after seeing, but then decided on getting a new bulb. WOW!!!!! IMO the 700 is still a great PJ now with blu-rays and a new bulb.

I believe that the gradual dimming makes one forget how good this PJ actually is - 720 p.

When I saw the 4000 I thought way better, but now I realize I was comparing apples to oranges, and not referring to the resolution, but rather to the lamp output.

I am able to use the lens-filter again, and the contrast is very acceptable. Having saved 1700.00 was well worth it. Those who say the 4000 is a huge upgrade need to make the comparison with a new bulb, and I think the conclusion would not be so huge.

Thoughts from the PF

Happy that you are still enjoying your AE700 as much as I am. It will be 5 years next month that I have purchased this excellent front projector. I only watch movies, concerts, operas and special events on it. I don't use it for watching regular TV (even in HD). I now have watched 880 hours on it and it still delivers an outstanding picture. I keep it clean of dust, give it good ventilation and never power it off until the cooling fan has stopped. Thank you for telling us that it looks even better once the bulb has been replaced. Guess that I will stick with it until the forthcoming LED PJs reach a reasonable price point.

Happy that you are still enjoying your AE700 as much as I am. It will be 5 years next month that I have purchased this excellent front projector. I only watch movies, concerts, operas and special events on it. I don't use it for watching regular TV (even in HD). I now have watched 880 hours on it and it still delivers an outstanding picture. I keep it clean of dust, give it good ventilation and never power it off until the cooling fan has stopped. Thank you for telling us that it looks even better once the bulb has been replaced. Guess that I will stick with it until the forthcoming LED PJs reach a reasonable price point.

Regards,

Mériadec

That's how I use my PJ. Occasionally I'll watch HDTV through it. I have a few more hours on mine. I am also waiting for LED.

I almost pulled the trigger on the 4000 after seeing, but then decided on getting a new bulb. WOW!!!!! IMO the 700 is still a great PJ now with blu-rays and a new bulb.

I believe that the gradual dimming makes one forget how good this PJ actually is - 720 p.

When I saw the 4000 I thought way better, but now I realize I was comparing apples to oranges, and not referring to the resolution, but rather to the lamp output.

I am able to use the lens-filter again, and the contrast is very acceptable. Having saved 1700.00 was well worth it. Those who say the 4000 is a huge upgrade need to make the comparison with a new bulb, and I think the conclusion would not be so huge.

Thoughts from the PF

If you don't mind, did you buy a Panasonic manufactured lamp or was it aftermarket? I am asking because there appears to be 2 price levels if you do a search. (I have nothing against aftermarket, just curious).

If you don't mind, did you buy a Panasonic manufactured lamp or was it aftermarket? I am asking because there appears to be 2 price levels if you do a search. (I have nothing against aftermarket, just curious).

It was an OEM lamp. Bought in canada for 350.00. That's the cheapest I could find on this side of the border for an original.

I recently updated my 700u to a 4000 and took my 700u to my HT showroom. I went from a shelf mount, to a ceiling mount setup. Now the picture image is 1.5" taller on the right side of the screen vs. the left. My throwing distance is about 12' onto a 100" 16:9 screen. Does anybody know the problem or any solutions?

I recently updated my 700u to a 4000 and took my 700u to my HT showroom. I went from a shelf mount, to a ceiling mount setup. Now the picture image is 1.5" taller on the right side of the screen vs. the left. My throwing distance is about 12' onto a 100" 16:9 screen. Does anybody know the problem or any solutions?

PAP is right. Your PJ is not perfectly squared (horizontally and vertically) to the screen. Looking at the screen, the rigth side of your PJ is farther than the left side.
To correct this:
Turn a little your PJ to the left in order to get the same length on both sides (left and right).
Tilt the PJ to re-align the top.
Correct with lens shift and zoom.

I have had the same problem with my NEC MT1075 and it was the s-video cable that I was using. I tried a new one and it still did the same thing. I didn't give up and tried a monster s-video cable that I had in the past and it worked fine. With these signals you have to make sure that there is no interference whatsoever. I have not had any problem since. In the meantime I am currently trying to get the schematics (wiring diagram) for my NEC MT. I will be attempting to rebuild my own optical block by replacing blue polarizing filter and LCD. If you have any ideas on where to get technical support, I am all ears.
I hope this helps....

I just bought a PT-AE700 as a first projector just to get used to using a projector and to see weather its worth buying a more expensive one a little down the track. I use a ps3 as my blu-ray player and run the signal through an Onkyo nr-tx717. Any suggestions on what settings I need to adjust on the ps3 to get the best from the projector? Also any calibration settings that would work well with blu-ray on the projector. Sorry to resurrect such an old thread. Help would be appreciated.

Sharing setting does not work 90% of the time. I can point you to more info on why if you want to read about it or just take my word for it.
This is the PS3 info, you can find it in the official PS3 Thread but I have a local copy I paste in as this is often asked in the calibration forum.Video Settings

As for projector user settings, download and burn the AVS 709 disk to a DVD and play it in your PS3 (plays in a BR player only but burns to standard DVD). There is a pdf instruction manual in the first page of the thread and there are videos on the disk that explain how to set the basics. As your lamp age, room conditions and screen effect the image using other peoples settings does nothing, set them yourself correctly with the disk.

Sharing setting does not work 90% of the time. I can point you to more info on why if you want to read about it or just take my word for it.
This is the PS3 info, you can find it in the official PS3 Thread but I have a local copy I paste in as this is often asked in the calibration forum.Video Settings

As for projector user settings, download and burn the AVS 709 disk to a DVD and play it in your PS3 (plays in a BR player only but burns to standard DVD). There is a pdf instruction manual in the first page of the thread and there are videos on the disk that explain how to set the basics. As your lamp age, room conditions and screen effect the image using other peoples settings does nothing, set them yourself correctly with the disk.